Recall Alert: 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 30,000 model-year 2012-15 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class sedans; only certain model-year 2015 CLS 400 sand CLS 400 4Matics, model-year 2012-15 CLS 550s and CLS 550 4Matics, model-year 2012-15 CLS 63 sedans and model-year 2014-15 CLS 63Ps are affected.
The Problem: In these vehicles, the LED taillights may not illuminate the sides of the sedan, reducing the rear side visibility of the car and increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will update the lighting controller software for free.
What Owners Should Do: Mercedes-Benz has not yet announced an owner notification schedule. Owners can call Mercedes-Benz at 800-367-6372 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 888-327-4236 for more information.
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